He serves on the advisory board of MGA, the leading international network for Industrial additive manufacturing and is a member of the legal working group of the Platform Industrie 4.0 established by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs.
Andreas is a published author of various handbooks on industrial 3D Printing and IT-Law and most recently covered the legal aspects of 3D Printing in study for the NATO/NSPA.
(presently available only in the German language)
This manual offers a holistic approach to the topic of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing with a focus on the legal questions connected with this Experts from the industry, e.g. from companies such as Airbus, Linde AG, Allianz, Deutsche Bahn (German Railway) and voestalpine, as well as experts from the law, research and technology have participated in this manual published by Dr. Andreas Leupold and Silke Glossner, in order to provide the readers with a practical and well-founded overview of industrial 3D printing. The foreword to the book has been written by the internationally recognized 3D printing expert and consultant, Terry Wohlers from Wohlers Associates, Inc.
(presently available only in the German language)
From practical experience the authors know that an understable and easily readable manual is needed for IT law: lawyers, who want to keep pace with the speedy developments, need easily comprehendible and quick information.
(presently available only in the German language)
With many illustrations and practice examples from various industries like the automotive, aerospace, clothing and textile and medical industries this compact guide offers CEOs, Division Directors and Area Managers in companies an overview of the technical basics and legal challenges of industrial 3D printing that is understandable without previous knowledge. At the same time, it presents the chances for business and business models that are possible using additive manufacturing.
